- Provides important enzymes that may decline with age
- Proteolytic enzymes help digest protein and release amino acids
- Offers anti-inflammatory and pain relief
- May speed injury and exercise recovery time benefiting athletes
- Enteric coating protects enzymes from harsh stomach acid
Many people are aware that enzymes are involved in digestion but few realize they offer other potential benefits as well. Ultra Proteo-Zimes™ is formulated to supply important proteolytic enzymes to the body to aid in digestion and in addition to providing other advantages.
Digestion is the first and most obvious area to benefit from enzymes. As food travels through the digestive system it is mixed with enzymes and other elements to break it down and make nutrients available to the body. For example, the pancreas creates several enzymes which are released into the intestines. However, researchers point to evidence that enzyme production in the body declines as we approach 30 years of age. Poor digestion due to lack of enzymes can result in problems like stomach disorders, nausea, gas, and food allergies. Supplementing the body’s enzymes may help avoid these problems. Ultra Proteo-Zimes™ contains pancreatin, trypsin, and chymotrypsin, all enzymes normally produced in the pancreas. It also includes Bromelain from pineapple and papain from papaya. These are all proteolytic enzymes which help breakdown protein.
Enzymes are important to many other functions than just digestion. Enzymes are catalysts that speed up chemical reactions. Thousands of these chemical reactions occur during breathing, digestion, reproduction, growth, and other bodily functions.
Proteolytic enzymes can help reduce inflammation and pain. This is another area where Ultra Proteo-Zimes™ may offer significant benefit. In studies conducted in Europe with athletes, proteolytic enzymes contributed to speedier recovery from exercise and injury. Bruising subsided more quickly and tissue injuries healed faster. A similar response occurred in patients who underwent facial or reconstructive surgery.
The harsh acidity of the stomach can deactivate enzymes taken orally unless they are protected. Ultra Proteo-Zimes™ have an enteric coating to allow them to survive the intense stomach environment and work effectively in the intestines.